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udgement day awaits the Essendon Football
Club in the next few weeks after a five-month
investigation into alleged use of prohibited
drugs. The Australian Sports Anti-Doping
Authority is scheduled to announce its findings
next month.
Irrespective of the outcome of the ASADA/
AFL investigation, the club’s handling of the
controversial issue has been exemplary. It went
on the front foot when the news broke earlier
this year and both management and players have
reportedly co-operated fully with authorities.
As the inquiry continued, Essendon president
David Evans regularly updated members and
supporters through the club’s communication
outlets with written updates and well-received
video presentations on the club website.
The club’s comments have been informative,
dignified and restrained, despite the constant
public attacks on its integrity and reputation,
particularly those directed more recently at
senior coach James Hird.

Evans has won huge respect from members for
his handling of the unprecedented crisis.
As the investigation reaches its conclusion, the
club’s patience is almost exhausted. It responded
strongly on July 17 to factually incorrect
statements aired in some media outlets.
Although we were told at the start there
would be no continuing dialogue on the topic,
the AFL has found a way to often talk about
the supplements issue and put its opinions out
there. Chief executive Andrew Demetriou more
recently implied that the legality of whether
certain supplements were banned was far from
crystal clear. You could be forgiven for thinking
that player suspensions and loss of premiership
points were off the table. But Essendon will
be heavily fined for bringing the game into
disrepute. The club could handle that, but the
loss of future draft picks could make it a double
whammy. The AFL would not want to go to war
with the Essendon club or its army of supporters
by removing premiership points on the eve of

the 2013 finals with the team having had its best
season in more than a decade.
The club would head to court and barristers
would muddy the waters to retain hard-earned
premiership points. Were those points threatened
or lost, members would mount a public protest.
On a related note, it’s great news that former
CEO Ian Robson is the new boss of Melbourne
Victory. It was right for him to step down because
he seemingly didn’t know what was going on in
his football department. For decades though, the
footy department built a brick wall around itself
at times making it challenging for the Board,
CEO and senior non-football staff to know
what was going on. Robson was a victim of the
secrecy. Sources suggest that code of silence has
intensified in more recent years. The Bombers
will now pay the price for that.

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like your heart won’t listen to what your head
us with a clock
is telling you.
recently. It is the third
This clock came not long before the bone
timepiece he’s tendered in as
scan.
many years.
As my dad disappeared into the
We had a fair inkling of
Stargate of the nuclear medicine
what was coming because of
department, I picked up a magazine
the telltale tools and little parts
from the waiting room and
strewn over the sunroom table
experienced my own time warp.
as the clock was painstakingly dissected to find out
I flicked through the pages:
why it didn’t tick.
Maggie T had shed five kilos but
The first clock, which he gave us not long
was yet to lose Richard Zachariah;
WILL there
after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer,
John Travolta’s son Jett was still a baby;
be time for
was of the traditional German cuckoo
Hillary Clinton was about to become First
another
variety.
Lady; Jeff Kennett still ran Victoria and
clock?
It had been in a poor state when he
Felicity was standing by him; Liz Taylor was
recovered it from junk in a shed.
still married to Larry Fortensky; and
He carefully carved a new leaf to replace
A Country Practice was still on TV.
one that was damaged, fashioned a new pendulum,
The magazine, though in astoundingly good nick,
cleaned and oiled the chains and their pine-cone
was two decades old. Where did the years go?
weights so the whole thing ran like, well, clockwork.
The results of the scan came back yesterday.
The second offering – after a minor stroke – was a
The cancer has metastasized to the bone, with
squat, utilitarian post-war mantel clock in which he had
little radioactive “hotspots” showing up all over
replaced the broken chime rods so the bells tolled anew.
the place.
But by far the loveliest is the latest of the trio.
Tick … tock, unbidden the thought strikes: Will
A walnut parlour clock with silver nickel hand-painted
there be time for another clock? \
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in the 1890s.
It has a rich, soft gong that counts out the hours with
loving exactitude until you forget to wind it.
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CAfé
Grandpa Joe is an antique
record player. It’s named in memory of owner

hangover cure – eggs, bacon, garlic spinach
and mushrooms. For lunch there’s drunken
lamb, slow-cooked in red wine and served
with couscous, and ham and cheese soldiers
for the little ones.

Mandy Richter’s grandfather and his rocking
chair sits companionably beside it. Richter
and her partner Jimmy Feng have renovated
Bek Smith is fascinated
this pretty 10-week-old café themselves.
by filter coffee and its
Grandpa Joe is their first café, but they
growing in popularity in Melbourne. She
are not inexperienced; Richter was
grew up in Bowral, NSW, and learnt
most recently at Willim Espresso
to make coffee at cafés such as The
in Malvern (it’s named after the
“we have
Old Fish Shop Café in Sydney’s
owner’s grandfather, too) and Feng
always had
inner-west.
worked for an international coffee
a passion for
Smith worked at Sydney
chain. He grew up in Ascot Vale
coffee”
University’s campus café Azzuri
and the shop on Union Road is the
while studying music and arts
place he remembers once having his
history, quickly coming to appreciate
eyes tested.
the role of the barista. “Students really need
“We are loving the Ascot Vale locals and
their coffee,” she says. It was a desire to learn
are hoping to get to meet more and more
more about this life-enhancing force that
of them over the upcoming months. It is
brought her to Melbourne.
such a great community feel out here still,”
Grandpa Joe uses Five Senses’ Harvest
says Richter. The storybook wall mural was
Blend for its espresso brews and offers a
painted by friend Theodore Dore and many of
rotating selection of single-origin beans that
the collectibles were discovered by friends in
are brewed in myriad ways. “We taste the
second-hand shops.
single origins each week and brew them using
“We have both always had a passion for
various methods to see which brings out the
coffee and have spent a lot of time in cafés,”
coffee’s best,” she says. \
says Feng. While both are trained baristas,
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inventive, home-style menu.
Prosciutto-wrapped asparagus spears are
served with eggs and a side of sweet and tangy
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Everything is pared back to
celebrate the past. High-backed
white chairs and hand-painted
stools sit at pale-timber tables.
Splashes of blue appear in
varied forms of decoration,
picking up the colours in a
whimsical mural. A photo
collection, which could have
come from Richter’s family
album, is framed on the walls. \

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ust. Espuma. Savoury marshmallows. Pseudo
bacon. To listen to the waiters’ elaborate
descriptions of each arriving plate, you’d
think St Crispin was a throwback to the crazy days of
molecular gastronomy.
But don’t panic. There is method to the occasional
food-science madness of Scott Pickett and Joe Grbac
– two talented chefs who hail, respectively, from
Northcote’s exalted Estelle Bar and Kitchen and the late
Press Club.
Sure, they might kick off with an oiled wafer of crisp
potato layered with dots of tomato mousse and vinegar
“dust”, but the important thing is it tastes terrific. Much
like everything on the menu here.
St Crispin is named after the patron saint of
shoemakers, a nod to the cobbler who once occupied
this Smith Street site, and a neat fit with the
neighbouring St Mark’s, patron saint of notaries, lions
and op shops. More recently the site was home to
Cavallero, which closed suddenly and left Pickett, Grbac
and Co. just 10 days to renovate and launch what may
well be Smith Street’s best restaurant.
The long, lofty space will feel familiar to those who
knew Cavallero but the finishes are mostly new. Behind
the green marble bar lurk serious cocktails ranging from
agave syrup margaritas to “perfect” G&Ts containing
capsicum, of all things. Dining settings are comfortable,
Scandi-style timber and leather seating, banquettes and
handmade oak tables, with Italian stools at the bar.
The place has been packed on both my visits but the
staff ensure service is as smooth as the mood-enhancing
playlist of Sam Cooke, Petula Clark and 10cc.
The menu is a two- or three-course deal priced at
$50 and $60 that, given the food quality, is solid value.
In keeping with feeding fads they’ve also introduced
a range of Little Bites to begin, from oysters to eel
croquettes and something called Snap Crackle and Pop
– twice-cooked pig skin dredged in “pseudo bacon”, a
flavoured dust that tastes of cured pork. The concept is
so wrong but it tastes so right.
I’ve yet to find a dud dish. Early standouts include a
starter of pullet egg, mushrooms, Parmesan, goat’s curd
and black rice. The egg is soft-cooked at 63.5 degrees;
the Parmesan is both an “espuma” (foam) and jellied
squares of cheesy consommé; the mushroom is hunks
of cakey sponge that look like torn bread, and a pile of
sautéed fungi beneath; the black venere rice is puffed
and crunchy (and, according to my web search, it
possesses amazing anti-ageing properties; I’ve ordered
a sack for home). The textures are playful – fluffy foam,
crunchy rice, spongy fungi, and gooey, warm egg – and
the flavours fuse beautifully.
Then there’s the veal cheek, gelatinous and sticky in
the mouth, teamed with a crisp, slightly smoky wedge
of belly and the cloying indulgence of pan-fried thymus
gland. A sweetbread surprise. The meats sit on a purée of
miso eggplant, with broccoli, cigarette-sized macaroni
and toasted almonds for company. Positively salivatory.
As is the winelist. This leather-bound document is
a fine match for the calibre of food, with a choice of
grapes and styles from across the winemaking world.
We’re tossing up between a French viognier, a Spanish

verdejo blend or a $39 pinot gris from over the ditch
juices that sings of the sea. Or, as our waiter says, it’s
when the wine guy sallies forth and suggests the 2010
“really oceany”. The Flinders Island lamb is luscious.
Bera Arcese Bianco from Piedmont, a hand-harvested,
Cooked to a T, crisp outside and almost gelatinous
organic Italian blended from cortese, arneis and
inside, with earthy accompaniments in radishes, nettle
vermentino-like favorita grapes. It’s a stunner,
and slippery jack mushrooms.
equal measures fruit, acid and aroma, with the
My favourite dessert is made from
the
slightest sparkling quality to it.
vegetables. It’s described as carrot, star anise,
concept is
The menu varies only slightly between
almond and honey but arrives as a plate of
so
wrong,
visits. The duck is a constant – salted and
chardonnay-pickled heirloom carrots with
but it tastes wodges of carrot and walnut cake, carrot
pressed legs, sliced breast that’s rolled into
columns, pretty and pink, some piped foie
wafer on top, honey panna cotta and almond
so right
gras, roasted heirloom beets and caramelised
purée. Oh, and a star anise “espuma”.
oats, all arranged on a bed of beetroot terrine and
Like all St Crispin plates, the whole is so much
cumquat jelly. A classic match of game, fruits and roots
more than the sum of its parts. And any trickery is
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rincipal of Niddrie Primary School, Greg Peters,
lives in Niddrie with his family. He likes watching
local footy in his downtime and is keen to see the
green belt in his patch protected for future generations.
What’s your favourite eatery and place to get a coffee?
My wife and I often head to Coffee Addiction in Keilor
Road for breakfast. For dinner we might go to Biagio’s
Restaurant, also in Keilor Road, where my usual order is
a veal scallopini. They have a very nice garden room out
the back.

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What is your neighbourhood retreat spot?
I enjoy walking along the Maribyrnong River. It’s a
good, flat walk of about four kilometres so a bit more of a
serious walk for me.
I always run into someone I know and stop for a
catch-up. Sometimes my teaching staff and I go there
instead of having an indoor meeting; it seems to have
the right ambience for finding solutions and arriving at
decisions.
Steele Creek is another favourite spot. It gives me
the feeling of being out in the country where I can
‘I would
hear nothing but birdsong; it’s very peaceful without
background traffic noise.
hate to see
Watching local footy is also downtime for me. My
the green
16-year-old son is a midfielder for Aberfeldie.
belt go.’
What change would you like to see in your patch?
Speed humps! They drive me mad even though I know
speed control is necessary. Construct islands perhaps?

What would you never like to see changed?
I would hate to see the green belt go – the one that
extends from Steele Creek and the river, down past
Brimbank Park and on to Riverside golf course.
Where do you go to snag a clothes bargain?
If I’m after business wear for school or a comfortable,
casual outfit I go to Westfield shopping centre in
Airport West.

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rna Singleton had danced freestyle since a young
She’s taught at more than 100 high schools,
age, but it took years before she felt accepted in the
community centres and dance schools across
hip hop community.
Melbourne.
Growing up in Essendon, Singleton pursued dance at
Performance wise, Singleton counts her experience as
St Columba’s College where she was inspired by teacher
a contestant in the first two series of So You Think You
Linda Henderson. But her love of hip hop was always
Can Dance in 2008-09, where she made the top 100, as
present.
“life-changing”.
“Hip hop dance always stood out to me in video clips,”
“It taught me about auditioning, experiencing intense
says Singleton. “The music, clothes, culture, everything
situations and appreciating other dance styles. The first
appealed to me.”
season was an interesting experience with the way I was
After finishing high school, she studied media and
eliminated. At the time I was upset, but it allowed me
communications in the hope of finding a job in
to grow as a dancer and it toughened me up fairly
the entertainment industry, believing herself
quickly.’’
“Back
not good enough to become a dancer.
The mainstay for Singleton has been dance
when I was
But the opinion of others would change her
crew Hollabak, which she created seven years
young hip
mind.
ago with a group of friends.
hop
wasn’t
“It took a while to openly say to people
In that time, Hollabak has been mostly
big.”
that I was a dance teacher and performer. It
all-female. It performs at dance events and
was quite surreal the many opportunities that
competitions around the nation.
had come my way and I didn’t feel deserving to
‘‘Hollabak is ever-changing and evolving. It’s the
claim the career as my own, as I’d never been formally
nature of dance crews to have members come and go.
trained.”
“Not everyone wants a career in dance or can continue
Gradually, Singleton began to believe in herself. “Now
to fit in long rehearsals.’’
it’s part of who I am and it represents so much of what
Singleton seems humbled to have forged a career
I do. Back when I was young, hip hop wasn’t big. It was
doing what she loves and credits working really hard,
underground so I would never have thought I’d achieve
often 16 hours a day, as the reason she’s been able to
what I have.”
maintain her relevance on the scene.
Today, Singleton is a key figure in the hip hop
She’s completing a diploma in dance teaching to gain
community and her list of achievements is vast.
a formal qualification but in many people’s eyes has
She scored a gig as ‘hip hop community liaison officer’
already earned the credibility that really counts.
with Moonee Valley council years ago in what was the
‘‘Ultimately, I’d love to pursue international
first such role offered by a council across Australia.
opportunities and experience dance on a more global
She now works as its ‘youth programs and support
scale. Bigger lights, bigger stages, bigger dreams.’’ \
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Wild party
Wild Party, by Four Letter Word Theatre, is a
musical based on Joseph Moncure March’s
controversial poem of the same name.
Audiences can expect a gin-fuelled night led
by host, Queenie, a young blonde vaudeville
actress who will take you deep into her world of
prohibition and no inhibition.
■ July 31-August 3, Revolt Theatre,
12 Elizabeth Street, Kensington. Book online
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Parents’ forum
Moonee Valley council is holding a free
forum to help parents manage children’s
anxiety with simple strategies and tools. Guest
speaker Nicky Johnston, who is an artist,
primary educator, author and illustrator, will
share her journey, knowledge and insight
gained from raising a child with an anxiety
disorder. Hear how Nicky turned a dark and
negative experience into a positive, hopeful
and inspiring journey. August 12, Moonee
Valley Civic Centre, 9 Kellaway Avenue,
Moonee Ponds, 7pm-9pm.
■ RSVP by 4pm on August 12 at: council@
mvcc.vic.gov.au, 9243 8888 or join the event
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and cultural issues in intellectual, provocative
and sometimes humourous ways. Each artist
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create an exhibition that highlights the diversity
of strategies used by artists, ranging from
subtle irony to bold confrontation.
■ Until September 15 at Incinerator Gallery,
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HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
St Columba’s College is proud to continue
the tradition of staging its annual college
musical with St Bernard’s College. This
year’s production, Once Upon a Mattress, is
a satirical adaptation of the much-loved story
of The Princess and the Pea. At St Bernard’s
College auditorium, 41 Rosehill Road,
Essendon, August 1-10. Tickets are $20 for
students and $28 for adults.
■ Tickets: trybooking.com/czor.

puppy school
Keilor Dog Training Club runs dog training
classes every Sunday (excluding public holiday
weekends) from 9am-11.30am at the AJ Davis
Reserve on Fullarton Road, Airport West.
Training is suitable for all dogs, with classes
starting from beginners at Class 1 through to
more advanced at Class 4.
■ Details, contact Kerryn Martin on
0418 516 612 or visit kodtc.com.au.
TO MARKET
A new market is starting up in the west. Busy
Nicholson Street Mall, Footscray, becomes the
newest location to showcase emerging artists,
urban musicians and craft makers. The ‘West I
Go’ community market will be held on the first
Saturday of every month, starting August 3,
from 8am-1pm.
■ Details: facebook.com
FootscrayCommunityMarket. \

(Paul Rovere)

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FoR youR ChanCe To be in The
Running To Win, SiMPLy PuRChaSe any dRink

FRoM The baR oR ReSTauRanT

and PLaCe youR CaRd in The baRReL
every Friday at 7.45pm for the 14 weeks in the lead up
to the Sportingbet Cox Plate, a name will be drawn from the barrel.
That name will be allocated a saddle cloth number in the 2013 Sportingbet Cox Plate.
Should the horse wearing that saddle cloth number win,
the person will receive $2040 cash.
after the Cox Plate barrier draw on Tuesday 22 october,
each saddle cloth number will be allocated a horse, with the last winner pulled
out of the barrel on Cox Plate eve receiving saddle cloth number 1.
each weekly winner will also receive 2 general admission tickets to
the Sportingbet Cox Plate held on Saturday 26 october.
Patrons can have multiple entries and the barrel will be emptied after each weekly draw.
Conditions apply. See www.mvrc.net.au for more details.

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he car industry is becoming most
confusing. On one hand, brands are
trying to differentiate themselves
by saying their products are the nicest to
drive – from Subaru’s “All 4 the Driver”
to BMW’s “Ultimate Driving Machine” –
while on the other they are in a headlong

rush to be first with what is potentially the
most boring car on the planet.
Where’s the fun in cars that drive
themselves? Are they likely to dart into
faster-moving lanes? They’ll be certain
to brake for every amber light and they’ll
politely let every truckload of bricks in

ahead. If you were in charge you’d be there
all. Who wants to drive? Gridlock, tolls,
now, enjoying your first coffee.
cameras and paying for parking after
Autonomous cars have many attractions
circling repeatedly to find a spot are
but none of them will ever be the ultimate
hardly attractions.
driving machine.
Maybe that’s why young people are
The weirdness continues. Car companies
organising jobs, entertainment and their
aren’t car companies any more. Just as
social life around places within biking
what were once oil companies are now
distance of home, or within easy reach of
energy companies (BP no longer stands
public transport.
for British Petroleum, it’s now Beyond
There has been a large drop in the
Petroleum) car companies are becoming
number of Americans under 40 getting
mobility companies.
a licence, while driving by young people
We’re not just talking hydrogen-powered
decreased by 23 per cent between 2001
single-seat runabouts; would
and 2009.
you believe hybrid electric
This is probably why the age
mountain bikes?
group most likely to buy a new car
youngsters: in America is 55-64 years old.
All of this is because the
do
they need
Americans have car companies
At the Mobile World Congress
to drive at
panicking. Americans are driving
in Spain last year, no less than
less, buying fewer cars and no
the executive chairman of the
all?
longer rushing to get a licence.
Ford Motor Company, Bill Ford,
Young people are increasingly
suggested that car ownership might be
demonstrating that they’d rather get the
getting impractical.
train and be online than drive and be out
He suggested cities in which “pedestrian,
of touch for the duration of the journey. At
bicycle, private cars, commercial and
the same time they think cars are boring
public transportation are woven into
– they all look the same, they stop, they go
a connected network to save time,
and their regulation is absolute.
conserve resources, lower emissions and
With the under-20s, car ownership
improve safety”. \
reasdown@theweeklyreview.com.au
is not the biggie it once was; these
days it’s all about cool devices. One US
Things you didn’T know
study suggests that the percentage of
abouT moToring …
young drivers in any area is inversely
a 1954 mercedes race car once driven by the
proportional to internet availability.
legendary Juan manuel Fangio has set a record
With socialising now successfully
for the highest price paid for a car at auction:
achieved online, the question young
$32.6 million.
folk ask is whether they need to drive at

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Draft Aberfeldie Park Master Plan

12.00pm
Ascot Vale
10 South Street

Council is seeking feedback on the draft Aberfeldie Park Master
Plan to guide the long-term future of the park.
Feedback on the new draft master plan is due by Friday, 30 August and can
be provided in the following ways:
• Attend a workshop on Saturday, 10 August from 9am to 11am at
Essendon Maribyrnong Park Ladies Cricket Pavilion, Aberfeldie Park
(entry/parking via Tilba Street Melways ref:28 C6).

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Jellis Craig

AVondAle HeigHts
2.00pm

18 Alexander St

Brad Teal

5b Hall st

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1.00pm
Ascot Vale
2/79 Walter Street

essendon
11.00am

2/91 Lincoln Rd

Brad Teal

12.30pm

26 Cooper St

Brad Teal

3.30pm

9/130 Hoffmans Rd

Brad Teal

essendon West
11.00am

451 Buckley St

Brad Teal

Kensington
11.00am

22 Barnett St

Jellis Craig

12.30pm

24 Coopers Lne

Jellis Craig

2.00pm

22 Rankins Rd

Jellis Craig

MAribyrnong

*a small fee applies

All feedback collected will feed into the final master plan which will be put
forward to a Council Meeting for endorsement later in 2013. For information
and updates visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/aberfeldiepark.

\ loz blain rides the KinG oF the three-Wheelers: the PiaGGio MP3 500cc

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iaggio’s brilliant MP3 500 is the reigning
champion of the three-wheeler class and
deserves to be more successful than it has been.
The MP3 platform doesn’t seem to have been a
raging sales triumph in Australia since its release
more than six years ago – you still don’t see too many
of these jiggers around the streets. And that shouldn’t
come as a surprise, seeing as how the bike market in
Australia is much more recreational and lifestyle driven
than practical.
But anyone who has actually thrown a leg over one of
these odd-looking contraptions has discovered how they
completely turn the idea of a three-wheeler on its head.
For starters, the vast majority of three-wheelers on
the road for the past few decades have been trikes.
Two wheels at the back, a giant Volkswagen motor
(or similar) driving a pair of fat car tyres and a single,
skinny front wheel handling steering duties. In other
words, a combination of all the crap things about riding
(exposure to rain, little crash protection, need to wear a
helmet), minus a lot of the fun things about motorbikes
(leaning into corners, the ability split through and dart
in and out of traffic), plus some of the worst things about
cars (big road footprint, momentum pushing your
weight sideways in a corner).
Then there’s the fact that all your extra grip and
stability is at the back end of the vehicle, where you need
it least – extra tyre surface is much more useful up the
front under brakes or in a corner.
So next you look at the Can-Am Spyder, a fairly
modern take on the three-wheeler with two wheels up
front and a sporty 1000cc twin motor. But it’s still more
or less as wide as a small hatchback, so you’re stuck in
traffic – and it still doesn’t lean over, so it tries to throw
you off the side when you go around a bend quickly. Not
my idea of a good time.
The Piaggio MP3 is a totally different kettle of fish. It’s
a true motorcycle, except with two wheels at the front.
Each wheel is independently suspended, allowing the
vehicle to tilt like any other motorbike, but with the
vehicles on the road easier to pull a rolling burnout on.
addition of an extra contact patch of rubber at the front.
In fact probably the most amazing thing about the
And how does it feel to ride? Absolutely superb.
MP3 platform is just how much it feels like a regular
On three bowling ball-hard scooter tyres, the MP3
motorcycle – a really well set up motorcycle – to ride.
countersteers as light as a feather and grips like nothing
For all the extra grip and stability, it still corners like a
else I’ve experienced. No matter how wet the road, how
bike and lets you get some pretty nasty lean angles on.
much gravel is on it, how scarred the road surface, this
When you come to a stop, no matter what angle the
thing hangs on like crazy.
road camber is on, or if you’ve got one wheel on a kerb
For learners, that means a significant amount of
and the other off, you can hit a little button to lock the
extra grace. Too fast into a corner? You’ve got enough
tilt mechanism, which is handy for parking and also for
grip to do some reasonably firm braking while you’re
playing about trying to ride around with your feet up.
actually leaned over. Pick the wrong cornering line
As soon as you hit the gas again, the lock releases
and you’re heading through a gravel patch? Not
and you’d better be ready to catch the bike on
a problem, the front end might move a touch
the throttle!
You can
but it’s not going to slide anywhere near as
Speaking of the throttle, the MP3 uses a
trust the
early as a regular motorcycle tyre. And when
continuously variable transmission (CVT)
front end
you need to hit the brakes for an emergency
– so when you give it a fistful, the revs rise
stop, the added grip and stability of that MP3
into the peak power zone on the tacho, and
so much
front end gives you a truly shocking degree of
stay there as the transmission adjusts to deliver
stopping power.
maximum drive to the back wheels. It works
Put a more experienced rider on the MP3, and
nicely and makes light work of stop-start traffic. The
you’ll see a twinkle in their eye in the first few minutes
500cc motor delivers a grunty 29.4kW of power that’s an
as they realise what this technology can do.
excellent amount to inspire lots of full-throttle abuse.
You can punt this thing about on the grass and try
Downsides? Well, while Piaggio sells the MP3 as
to slide it, you can hoon about running one wheel up
being “no wider than [a] standard maxi-scooter”, it’s still
and down off the gutter, you can abuse it over potholes,
a bit wider than most bikes, so you do get stuck in traffic
cobblestones and tram tracks in ways that just aren’t
a little more often than on a two-wheeler.
possible on two-wheelers. And even though the engine
Plus, there’s no getting around the fact that it’s a
is at the back of the bike, the braking force is powerful
scooter. It’s not quite a step-through, but it looks dorkier
enough to loft the back end into a pretty impressive
than a sportsbike and has enough luggage capacity to
stoppie if you’re so inclined.
stick a tennis racquet under the seat with your shopping
You can trust the front end so much that you
bags. That’s incredibly practical, and practicality is a
soon find yourself scraping the centre stand on
four-letter word to many Australian motorcycle buyers.
parking lot figure eights and tight circles. And if
Still, that’s not the MP3’s fault. And like I said,
you’re game to light the back wheel up, there are few
it deserves to be more successful. Every hardened

sportsbike fan that I threw the keys to came back
with a grin under their lid and saying the same thing:
these things are an absolute hoot and a serious piece
of kit. They’re not cheap ($11,300 on the road) – but I
still reckon they’re a seriously cool technological step
forward and bikers owe it to themselves to check out
what they can do. And if you’re worried about being
seen on one, you can always stick a Groucho Marx
disguise on your helmet. \
lblain@theweeklyreview.com.au
» piaggio.com.au/products/piaggio

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Airport West 1/137 McNamara Avenue
“simply relax And enjoy”
With this tastefully presented private front home unit boasting a brand new kitchen complete with
dishwasher and stainless steel appliances, large open plan living and meals area, three bedrooms
with built in robes, two way bathroom, relaxing courtyard and established front garden, gas ducted
heating, new blinds and floor coverings plus garage serviced by remote control. Invest or live in all in
this wonderful location close to Westfield, tram service, buses and local schools, shops and freeway.

Airport West 2/49 North street
Brand New & Maintenance Free
Boasting a six star energy rating this stylish villa creates an idyllic lifestyle
with high ceilings, hardwood floors, a designer interior and a large
entertaining courtyard. Quality stone topped kitchen, spacious meals/
family area, heating, cooling, alarm and remote garage.

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C 2
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Airport West 3/49 North street
Classy, Convenient And ready to Go
A short drive from the popular Westfield Shopping precinct this brand
new, contemporary residence is a class act. Bright and airy the combined
living and dining area opens out onto a protected outdoor deck and
generous landscaped courtyard.

Niddrie 2 Willowtree Crescent
Lofty Views in Privileged Position – Over ¼ Acre Allotment!
Situated at the end of a court, this smartly renovated residence enjoys
light-filled living areas with views on very generous land of 1112m2
(approx). It provides an enormous lounge, modern living/dining/kitchen,
balcony and double auto garage with access to huge basement.

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B 2
C 2
D 1
E 2

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Aberfeldie 1 Chisholm Street
love life in The irresistible river Precinct
Moments from huge parks and the mighty Maribyrnong River, this
gorgeous contemporary three bedroom stand alone unit will have you
perfectly placed to enjoy a dynamic lifestyle. Spacious open lounge,
adjoining dining domain, kitchen and elevated deck.

You’ll have plenty of time up your sleeve
once you’re the new owner of this
conveniently located unit. Perfect for first
home buyers, investors or downsizers.

Great value, a great location & a great
opportunity, on its sizable block 50ft x
140ft (approx). Features 3 bedrooms
& separate lounge. Ideal for first home
buyers, redevelopment (subject to
relevant approvals) or an investment.

A visionary approach to Ascot Vale
A brand new 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home from
JKG Building, ideally poised between Ascot Vale
station and Union Road. A refined formal Lounge
creates a fabulous first impression, matched by a
separate living/dining area and a Bosch fitted
kitchen overlooking a landscaped north facing
backdrop featuring sunny decking, seductive pool
and BBQ bench. Brilliant

A refined retreat, a pivotal position
This distinctive designer home offers light filled
living/dining area and an elevated lounge or third
bedroom, complemented by a superb al fresco
deck and a caesar stone kitchen, cellar/storage,
secure garage and off street parking. Parks, cafes,
Showgrounds Village, schools, trams and trains are
all within walking distance.

More than merely an address, an identity
The former Flemington & District Dispensary,
c1915, adopts its residential role with spectacular
success. Romantic ceilings, lead-light windows,
open fire places and polished floors reflect the
elegance of the era throughout beautifully
renovated spaces, complemented by hydronic
heating. Deep rear garden and off street parking
enhance a pivotal position.

ESSENDON 7 Government Road

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The most privileged lifestyle pocket
In cul-de-sac opposite parkland,
zoned to Strathmore High School,
this inviting family home features
generous Living/Dining areas,
huge separate Kitchen and loft
retreat while a large garage, workshop and store room accompany
the delightful garden.

Experience some inner city serenity
All the spaces of this bright 1
Bedroom plus Study townhouse,
featuring upstairs living & dining
areas surrounding a charming
balcony and central Kitchen,
appreciate outlooks over the
green expanses of the Women´s
Peace Garden.

Magnificent ´Mondo´ Apartment Living & Views
The world is at your feet in this
stylish 2 bedroom apartment
secured on the fifth floor of highly
desirable 'Mondo'. Spectacular
city views complement
outstanding proximity to Puckle
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MOONEE PONDS, 72 Pascoe Vale Road
This tastefully renovated and superbly presented family home offers spacious accommodation,
quality fittings and is centrally located within an easy stroll to Puckle Street precinct, variety of
public transport and the picturesque Queens Park. Situated on an excellent allotment 15.85m x
43.71m (692m2) and features 4 large bedrooms with BIR, (master with WIR & en suite), formal and
informal living areas, quality kitchen with stone benches, delightful bathroom, separate laundry,
large double garage with remote door and massive drive with remote gates plus a good size
landscaped rear garden. Other features include bay windows, high ceilings, polished timber floors
and commercial ducted heating and cooling. Enjoy the benefits that this locale has to offer and
the comfort that you will enjoy for years ahead.

Spacious 1BR modern apartment
includes a stylish bathroom, Smeg
kitchen and open living/dining out to
balcony. Features: heating/cooling,
stone benches, plus lift to the secure
entrance and undercover car space.

Unrivalled acreage
lifestyle opportUnity
(Land approx 19,960sqm)
The ultimate mix of country living and
city convenience, this architectural
showpiece surrounded by landscaped
gardens (on five acres) boasts six
bedrooms and four bathrooms, office,
formal lounge and dining, enormous
open living area, two kitchens,
rumpus/theatre room, 5-car garage,
expansive outdoor entertaining areas,
tennis court and so much more.

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in one of Moonee Pondsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; finest streets, this superb three
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living/dining accessing gorgeous courtyard with deck. Two
bathrooms, heating/cooling and remote triple garage.

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of Moonee ponds!
This solid-brick Edwardian comprises three bedrooms,
bathroom, central lounge and kitchen/meals area, plus gas
heating, open fireplaces, high ceilings, and a brick-paved
courtyard with ROW. Options to renovate and extend (STCA),
walk to Puckle Street cafes, Queens Park, trains and trams to
the CBD.

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This spacious dual occupancy with high ceilings comprises
huge lounge/dining, 3 bedrooms (all BIRs, master ensuite),
pristine bathroom, modern timber kitchen/meals and separate
laundry. Features ducted heating, reverse cycle air
conditioning, double garage and established gardens. Close
to Primary and Secondary schools, tram, Niddrie shops, cafes
and parks. Perfect first home, those wanting to downsize or
as an investment.

a wonderful past and
an exCiting future
(Land approx 15.3m x 50.2m –
768sqm)
This attractive 1940s Art Deco home
comprises two bedrooms and central
bathroom, formal lounge and dining,
kitchen/meals and rear living room,
plus an enormous north-facing
backyard, garage via side driveway.
Full of potential, it’s close to local
parks and schools, public transport,
Napier Street cafes.

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Right where you want to be – close to everything yet in a
tranquil pocket – this modern three bedroom residence boasts
great features and a desirable lifestyle.

avondale heights 40 Medfield Avenue
Corner bloCk, great loCation – what an
opportunity!
(Land approx 546sqm)
Immediately comfortable with options to renovate/extend or
develop (STCA), this home includes three bedrooms (two with
BIRs) and central bathroom, formal lounge, kitchen/meals
area, sunroom and laundry/toilet, plus gas heating, a/c, and a
sizeable north-facing backyard. In a popular neighbourhood.

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Soaring ceilings, sunlit spaces and a northerly rear courtyard
highlight the various attractions of this three bedroom, single
storey, period terrace in a handy position. Huge lounge,
kitchen/meals and easily maintained courtyard. Modern
bathroom, heating, secure OSP and rear ROW.

aScot ValE 6 The Parade
ElEgant Victorian high on rothwEll hill
On a wide block, this gorgeous three bedroom period home
includes two bathrooms, formal lounge, kitchen/dining area,
ducted heating, alarm, new carpets, towering ceilings,
expansive north-facing backyard, garage.

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Renovated 2 BR apartment, large
sunny living/dining, modern kitchen,
bathroom with laundry facilities and
north facing private courtyard.
Polished timber floorboards, split
system air con and stainless steel
appliances. Perfect first home or
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only 6 apartments.

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4BR family home includes two
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living/dining and quality kitchen,
heating/cooling, gazebo/entertaining
area, well-maintained gardens and
double garage.

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sized bedrooms, ensuite to main,
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remodelled kitchen, 2nd sparkling
bathroom, and dual living zones.

Within 100 metres of the water and a few minutes from Williamstown’s busy
Ferguson Street shopping strip is the quality built PENTHOUSE APARTMENT
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secure community. On offer are 1 or 2 bedroom individually designed apartments,
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Benefiting from an elevated corner position taking full advantage of a sunny orientation, this stunning double fronted Victorian home
offers spacious family living. Featuring: formal lounge, separate dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study, and open living at the rear
incorporating large kitchen, adjoining meals area and family room. Double doors lead out to extensively landscaped, low maintenance
gardens and fully covered alfresco area which is the perfect back drop for entertaining. Extras include ducted heating and cooling, alarm,
vacuum maid, decorative ceilings, lead lighting, open fireplaces, double car access on remote control & large work shop with huge loft/storage
area.
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Showcasing design and construction detail, this Art Deco style home offers luxurious family living and entertaining on a grand scale.
Boasting a brilliant floor plan which offers 4 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, formal lounge, study, and a spacious open plan design at the rear
incorporating deluxe kitchen, living and dining space. Continue outside through bi fold doors to a great alfresco entertaining area overlooking
the spectacular pool. An abundance of extras include ducted heating, refrigerated cooling, alarm, decorative ceilings, lead lighting, polished
floorboards and wide side drive through to lock up double garage.

This substantial red brick Edwardian home is sure to capture your imagination and put it into overdrive. Set on an elevated allotment with
north facing backyard and providing the potential to enthral with magnificent city views this property offers loads of scope to restore and
extend this grand old home or build your dream home (STCA). The existing home comprises entry hall, three bedrooms, lounge, sunroom,
kitchen with meals area and bathroom. What an opportunity to make a statement in this highly regarded location surrounded by outstanding
homes, numerous public and private schools, shops and cafes, parkland, public transport and CityLink access close by.

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274 Union Road, Moonee Ponds

Shop And Dwelling Opportunity

On 310sqm (approx.) multi use zoned land at the north end of Union Road. This shop and dwelling is currently leased to a Hair Dressing
Salon with lease expiring in 2015 at a current rental of $1733pcm. The floorplan consists of the shopfront, rear office, residential living area,
functional kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, laundry and toilet. Art Deco features throughout. A great chance to receive rental income whilst
you consider the development options in this busy heritage location.

Ideally located in the heart of the action is this unique opportunity returning approximately $30,000 per annum. Positioned in a tightly held
shopping precinct with a vibrant atmosphere, it comes with a secure 3 x 3 year lease in place as well as an upstairs residence which is also
securely leased. Zoned Business 1, it is located within easy access of the freeway and all major arterials. Rarely will an opportunity like this
come along so be quick to inspect before it gets snapped up.

Positioned in a picturesque tree-lined street in one of Maribyrnongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most desired locations, this character filled gem is set on 694m2
(approx). This renovated brick veneer comprises 3 bedrooms (two with BIRs), bathroom, spacious lounge and dining, kitchen with meals
area and separate laundry. Scope is available to extend outward or upward to increase this homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impressive footprint (STCA). Features
hardwood floors, alarm, ducted heating, cooling and tandem garage.

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5/7 Schofield Street, Essendon

Potentially Perfect, Private & Secure

Perfectly located for market entrants as well as investors, this is a townhouse with space, generous
outdoor living and big potential for the future. Enjoy the wonderful North facing courtyard from a sun
filled kitchen with adjoining meals area, separate lounge room, 2 good size bedrooms with built in
robes, bright bathroom with laundry facilities and separate toilet. Extra features include car space on
title and front and rear courtyard.
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Lifestyle advantages such as the Maribyrnong river precinct, Keilor Road shops, schools and transport
make this a brilliant opportunity for families looking to break into the area. Immaculately maintained, it
features light filled lounge room, 3 bedrooms, kitchen with meals area, separate family room, central
bathroom and laundry. Extra features include ducted heating, air conditioning, side drive access with
dual entry and a wonderful allotment of land measuring approximately
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Desirably located close to Strathmore North Primary School and in the zone for Strathmore Secondary
College, this fifties style weatherboard home is being offered for the first time in more than 50 years.
Choose to renovate and extend or alternatively build 2 or 3 townhouses (STCA). Comprising lounge,
dining, original kitchen, 3 bedrooms, central bathroom, laundry, toilet and side drive. Stroll to train
station, cafes & parks, bicycle track, easy access to Freeway and City Link and elite schools .

Located around the corner from the trendy Strathmore Shopping strip and bus service virtually to
the door, the unit comprises: Entrance hall, large formal sitting room, open plan kitchen/dining/family
room, 3 bedrooms with BIRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (full ensuite to master), central bathroom, separate laundry and private
courtyard. Further features include, ducted heating, quality window furnishings, alarm system, single
lockup garage and a whole lot more. Note: Only 2 on the block and no body corporate.

This charming, solid brick Edwardian home strikes an imposing presence in this inner city position.
In good condition yet oozing potential comprising a wide entrance hallway, 4 bedrooms, study, formal
lounge, a refurbished kitchen and meals area plus a separate bathroom and laundry. Rich in period
detailing including OFPs, high decorative ceilings, timber fretwork, polished floorboards and also
featuring gas heating, Bosch dishwasher and a backyard perfect for entertaining.

If you thought Moonee Ponds was out of reach then this Edwardian is the home for you. The flexible
floor plan currently consists of three bedrooms, living zone, functional kitchen, bathroom and laundry.
A cosy rear courtyard completes the picture. Features include lead lighting, high ceilings, rosettes,
cornices, 2 OFPs, gas ducted heating and a rear ROW for one vehicle. Instantly liveable, free from
any overlay and fully detached, the opportunity exists to renovate or demolish and start afresh (STCA).

This stylish near new villa unit is conveniently located and ideally suited to owner occupiers looking
to downsize or savvy investors looking for strong capital growth and a strong rental yield. Comprising
3 bedrooms all with BIR’s, central bathroom, large open plan living with all the modern conveniences
overlooking dining area which adjoins a large decked outdoor entertaining area and separate laundry.
Gas ducted heating, split system cooling, single garage with 2 extra car spaces.

This prime parcel of land set on a generous 655sqm (approx) presents endless possibilities for
development. With street frontage of 21.58m (approx), this vacant block presents an opportunity to
subdivide or construct your dream home in this desirable waterside location (STCA). Close to all
that this suburb has to offer, including Highpoint, Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre, St Margaret’s Primary,
Maribyrnong College and nearby private schools and all forms of transport.
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Ideally located amidst a boutique development
of only 8, this inviting single level unit offers
immediate appeal opposite Lincoln Park. The
double bedroom boasts BIR’s, bathroom and
laundry. A courtyard creates a low maintenance
accompaniment to inviting interior spaces, while
allocated off street parking is a significant asset.
Currently on a periodic lease of $997 p.c.m

Versatile and immediately functional with modern
kitchen and bathroom all you need to do is just
move in. Features 3 bedrooms and spacious
lounge through to kitchen/meals area and dining
plus laundry and separate toilet, gas ducted
heating and split system cooling with plenty of
options to enhance in the future.
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Suited to the longer term investor or the young
single/couple, is this 2 bedroom first floor unit
located in the heart of the Inner West. Comprising
of central kitchen and bathroom, the property is
a great investment with the opportunity to further
renovate. Currently returning $1,105pcm on a
periodic lease, the property also features under
cover car park, separate toilet and laundry.
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Contact Stephanie Richardson 0455 036 555
Aaron Leask 0438 655 573
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Ascot Vale 9370 1111
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This captivating timber charmer has the perfect
balance of modern comfort and family warmth. Feat.
3 inviting living zones, formal dining and lounge,
stylishly updated kitchen (walk-in pantry) with meals
area leading to alfresco entertaining & family friendly
rear garden, second toilet powder room, master bdrm
with deep verandah adds to the period charm. With
an Essendon address in the Strathmore Secondary
Schools Zones, close to Glenbervie Station & shops.

Boasting feature packed interiors, seamless design and space for
the growing family, this spacious townhouse ticks all the boxes.
Located in the Strathmore College precinct, close to transport,
shops & parklands. Entertainers kitchen with stone bench tops,
large island bench, breakfast bar and abundant storage. Open
plan living and dining with adjoining decked courtyard. Grand
master bedroom with WIR’s and ensuite. The second level comp.
2 generous bedrooms with balcony & central bathroom.

On 647m2 approx this vintage gem is an excellent
renovator or new home (STCA) waiting to happen.
Comprising of secure entrance, large master bedroom/
lounge, kitchen with adjoining meals area, second
living, ducted heating, art deco finishes. Strathmore
Secondary College across the road, close to
Strathmore Train Station, Woodland St Shops.

This well positioned villa has been updated to a high
standard for you to simply move in, enjoy & secure
a piece of Essendon at an affordable price. Feat.
spacious living area, polished floorboards, updated
kitchen with breakfast bar, central bathroom with
laundry facilities, split system, car space on title &
balcony overlooking Salmon Reserve Park. Close to
transpoert, schools, shops & tram. Currently tenanted.

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45 Westbourne road, Kensington
Elevated within one of Kensingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier streets, this two bedroom home will delight buyers and investors alike. Offering excellent proportions and flooded with
natural northerly light, the home includes a separate formal living area and a good sized lounge and kitchen meals rooms.
Wander through the botanical and low maintenance garden to find the paved outdoor entertaining area. With gas ducted heating, cooling, high ceilings, a ROW at
the rear and period features throughout, this offering is all but common.

A separate family room with its own al fresco pavilion and a sunny study add further flexibility. C-BUS automation, rear projection cinema system, surround sound,
ducted heating, refrigerated cooling, large garage and off street parking. Close to prestigious schools. Perfection.

Here’s a new benchmark of modern living: a spectacular
three-bedroom Townhouse that certainly sets the standard
in contemporary design. Conveniently located within
walking distance of Ascot Vale train station, the trendy
Union Rd strip and the vibrant heart of Moonee Ponds.

209/86 AltonA Street, KenSington
Living and dining areas of exceptional size accompany
the bright double bedroom of this inviting contemporary
apartment. But the size tells only some of the story. The
style is equally appealing. Holland Park, South Kensington
station and Macaulay Road provide ideal surroundings.

7/2-10 Darcy Lane, Kensington
Location, Lifestyle and Low-Maintenance Living
2A 2B 1C
Inner-city living at its finest, this spacious apartment boasts an enviable lifestyle. Light filled interior features: two
bedrooms, master bedroom with walk in robe, en-suite and balcony, open plan living and dining, kitchen, separate
laundry and a central bathroom. Outdoors, enjoy the generous balcony overlooking peacefull surrounds. Other
highlights include reverse cycle heating and cooling, wall panel heating, secure basement car park and storage
unit. All set within minutes walk to the Kensington village & public transport.

Auction

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Raine&Horne Ascot Vale

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Flemington 8/88 Newmarket Street
Step right up and claim your prize!
Set in a quiet location and close to public transport, shops and
parkland this spacious apartment will impress. With a security
entrance this apartment comprises of entrance hall, two big
bedrooms both with BIR. Kitchen with gas facilities leading
to a huge open plan living and dining area with a large private
sun bathed balcony. Central bathroom, sep laundry & secure
undercover parking. Currently tenanted until October 2013,
would suit keen investor or owner occupier. Don’t miss this
great opportunity to secure a bigger than better apartment in a
fantastic central location.

epr $390,000-$420,000
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Your perfect home on the citY fringe
MARIbYRNONG 4/55 Jacks Way

Enjoying the calm and quiet of the best location in the highly
regarded Uropa Apartments. The 17 square meter deck overlooks
the private gardens, a truly secluded retreat ten minutes walk
from the Melbourne Town Hall. The warm and peaceful master
bedroom has a private balcony and the second bedroom has an
east facing wall of windows leading to the deck. The gourmet
kitchen has excellent cupboard space and a movable island
bench with a breakfast bar and wine rack. It includes convection
microwave oven, Gaggenau appliances including an induction
cooktop, dishwasher and fully integrated Miele washer/dryer.
The bathroom features a walk in shower, full width four door
mirrored vanity cupboard and large linen cupboard.

Currently being used as the developers display suite, this stunning townhouse offers space,
elegance and with stunning views, both city and Maribyrnong River valley. This two storey 130m2
split level apartment offering huge open plan living downstairs with floor to ceiling windows in nearly
every direction. Upstairs is 2 very spacious bedrooms with excellent views, 2 bathrooms and plenty
of storage. Walk to the Maribyrnong River, Public transport, Marina and local parklands. Perfect
security for the investor with a locked 12 month lease at $600 per week to the perfect tenant who
won’t even use your stove!

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restaurant/café, beauty rooms or doctors surgery this dwelling has
enormous potential.
“ALT Tower” is perfectly positioned close to the Flemington Medical
Precinct and on the fringe of the CBD with 700 apartments and
approximately 99% occupancy rate. Also included: Two secured undercover
parking, swipe key access and 44 visitor car parks.

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Essendon
Professional Office Suite with
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Located on busy Keilor Road with
City tram at front door, this first floor
spacious office offers convenience for
the professional business operator.
Approx 32m2 with natural light and
private balcony this professional suite
is not to be missed. Also includes one
secure car park on site, state of the art
kitchen and bathroom on each floor,
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